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Excited to launch this new accelerator that will support early stage founders and invigorate the City of Oakland with a new group of tech savvy, passionate entrepreneurs! Thanks to Carrie Maultsby-Lute (she/her) Nikki Lowy Kapor Foundation and looking forward to seeing this first cohort SHINE in 2026!
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Still buzzing from the incredible energy at #OaklandTechWeek—and now channeling it into something big!! Northeastern University - Oakland, in partnership with the Kapor Foundation, is launching the Social Innovation Launchpad—a startup accelerator for early-stage entrepreneurs using technology to tackle Oakland's most pressing challenges. The program empowers innovators from all backgrounds to build community wealth, create quality jobs, and address global challenges—combining world-class entrepreneurship education with community-rooted support, mentorship, and access to capital to drive regional economic development rooted in inclusive growth. Apply by Dec 19th. https://lnkd.in/gqaFtgQb Program Highlights: 10-week intensive accelerator with courses held at the Kapor Center Co-working space access available daily Comprehensive curriculum covering business fundamentals, technology integration, and scaling strategies Mentorship and connections to Northeastern's global network of investors, partners, and industry experts Two annual cohorts ensuring year-round support for Oakland entrepreneurs Apply by Dec 19th. https://lnkd.in/gqaFtgQb Lili Gangas Allison Scott, Ph.D. Kirsten Lundgren Dan Sachs Nikki Lowy Tomás Alonso-Iñarra Darijo Bošnjak Karimah Omer, MBA Joe Fahs Antoinette Ray Kathia Ramos Richard R. #OaklandTechWeek #SocialInnovation #StartupAccelerator #OaklandEntrepreneurs